threadbare

ˈθrɛdˌbeə
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Translation of threadbare from English into Spanish

Adjective

1.

worn cloth

cloth with threads showing due to wear
  • The threadbare carpet needed replacing.La alfombra raída necesitaba ser reemplazada.
2.

impoverished

wearing worn-out clothes, implying poverty
  • The threadbare man walked the streets alone.El hombre andrajoso caminaba solo por las calles.
3.

clichéd

Rare
overused and no longer effective
Rare
  • His threadbare excuses didn't convince anyone.Sus trilladas excusas no convencieron a nadie.
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Synonyms and analogies of threadbare in English

Examples of threadbare in a sentence

  • The threadbare curtains let in too much light.
  • His threadbare appearance spoke volumes about his hardships.
  • She wore a threadbare coat that barely kept her warm.
  • Her threadbare arguments failed to impress the jury.
  • The politician's threadbare promises were met with skepticism.

Translations of "threadbare" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
raídoadj.

The threadbare sofa in the waiting room had seen better days.

El sofá raído de la sala de espera había conocido mejores tiempos.

gastadoadj.

She clutched the threadbare teddy bear tightly, reluctant to let go.

Abrazaba con fuerza el osito de peluche gastado, reacia a soltarlo.

desgastadopp.

The threadbare tapestry on the wall told stories of days long gone.

El tapiz desgastado en la pared contaba historias de tiempos pasados.

deshilachadoadj.

The threadbare thread on the sweater threatened to unravel at any moment.

El hilo deshilachado del suéter amenazaba con deshacerse en cualquier momento.

trilladoadj.

Her threadbare excuse for being late was that she missed the bus.

Su excusa trillada por llegar tarde fue que había perdido el autobús.

harapientoadj.

A threadbare sofa out in the street

Un sofá harapiento fuera en la calle,

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Other translations for threadbare:

  • andrajosoadj.
  • manidoadj.
  • ajadoadj.

threadbare: Examples and translations in context

The threadbare carpet in the hallway was a tripping hazard.

La alfombra raída del pasillo era un peligro de tropiezo.

The threadbare backpack barely held all of her books and supplies.

La mochila raída apenas contenía todos sus libros y útiles.

She wore a down-at-heel coat that hung loose and threadbare around her shoulders.

Ella llevaba un abrigo gastado que colgaba suelto y raído alrededor de sus hombros.

His auld coat was patched and threadbare, but he wore it with pride.

Su viejo abrigo estaba remendado y raído, pero lo vestía con orgullo.

Marten lifted up the threadbare cloak I had bought from the tinker.

Marten levantó la capa raída que yo le había comprado al calderero.

After years of use, the old chair became threadbare and uncomfortable.

Tras años de uso, el viejo sillón quedó raído e incómodo.

The threadbare blanket began to wear thin in certain spots from years of use.

La manta raída comenzó a deshilacharse en ciertos puntos después de años de uso.

She was still clutching the threadbare blanket around her shoulders.

Ella aún estaba sujetando la raída manta alrededor de sus hombros.

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